Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996)SchedulesSchedule 3 : Amendment of LawsA : Minerals Act, 199110. Amendment of section 41 of Act 50 of 1991 |
Section 41 of the principal Act is hereby amended by the substitution for subsection (1) of the' following subsection:
| " 1) | The [regional director] Director: Mineral Development may issue directives and determine conditions in relation to the use of the surface of land comprising the subject of any prospecting permit or mining authorization [or upon which a works is situated] in order to limit any damage to or the disturbance of the surface, vegetation, environment or water sources to the minimum which is necessary for any prospecting or mining operations or processing of any mineral: Provided that such directives and conditions shall not be construed as placing the holder of any such prospecting permit or mining authorization [or the owner of such works, as the case may be], in a better position vis-à-vis the owner of such land in relation to the use of the surface thereof.". |
